December weather forecastAbashiri, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Abashiri, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -5.5°C (22.1°F) and max -0.6°C (30.9°F).

Temperature

The onset of December coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a cold 5.9°C (42.6°F) in November to a subzero cold -0.6°C (30.9°F). Abashiri's nights in December maintain a consistent average of -5.5°C (22.1°F), demonstrating a minimal differential from its daytime temperature.

Humidity

In Abashiri, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Abashiri, Japan, in December, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abashiri, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 678mm (26.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Abashiri, Japan. In Abashiri, during December, snow falls for 19.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 224mm (8.82") of snow. Throughout the year, in Abashiri, Japan, there are 110.6 snowfall days, and 1219mm (47.99") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Abashiri, Japan, the average seawater temperature in December is 3°C (37.4°F).
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Abashiri.
On the first day of December in Abashiri, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 15:54 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in December converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Abashiri, -0.6°C (30.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -5.5°C (22.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

The average relative humidity in December in Abashiri, Japan, is 80%.

In Abashiri, Japan, during December, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 55mm (2.17") of precipitation.

In December, in Abashiri, Japan, it is snowing for 19.6 days. Throughout December, 224mm (8.82") of snow is accumulated.

In Abashiri, Japan, the average seawater temperature in December is 3°C (37.4°F). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length in Abashiri is 8h and 58min.

On the first day of December in Abashiri, Japan, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 15:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 15:54 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Abashiri, Japan, is 4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Abashiri are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In Abashiri, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

5.9°C

-0.6°C

-3.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14km/h

15.2km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

9.5

19.6

25.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.8

9.4

5.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average high temperature in December: -0.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

Average low temperature in December: -5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-10.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average pressure in December: 1011.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average wind speed in December: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average rainfall in December: 55mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average rainfall days in December: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average snowfall in December: 224mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (268mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average snowfall days in December: 19.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average sea temperature in December: 3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-1°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

Average sunshine in December: 4h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average sunshine days in December: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average cloud cover in December: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Abashiri, Japan

Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (7km).